Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Zelensky reveals Ukraine's human cost in war: 43,000 soldiers killed and 370,000 wounded amidst conflict with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion. Additionally, 370,000 Ukrainian servicemembers have been wounded.
"There have been 370,000 instances of aid for the wounded, considering that roughly 50 percent of our army's wounded return to service, and all injuries, including minor and repeated, are recorded," he emphasized.
According to Zelensky, a key difference between Russian and Ukrainian forces is …
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Zelensky: peace with Russia requires more than signatures
In the ongoing discourse about ending the war with Russia, the primary focus should be on effective peace guarantees, as the conflict cannot be concluded with just a piece of paper and a few signatures, declared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, following his visit to Paris and meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who subsequently urged Kyiv and Moscow to "immediately cease fire and commence negotiations" .
Zelensky emphasized that when talking about the war in …
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Ukraine receives second shipment of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces the arrival of a second shipment of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark.
"The second shipment of F-16s from Denmark is now in Ukraine. This is leadership in defense of life that distinguishes Denmark," Zelensky wrote on Telegram, thanking Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen personally: "Mette, thank you, your team, and all the Danish people!"
Zelensky also detailed that the jets from the initial delivery by Denmark "are already intercepting …
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Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders: Zelensky urges global action against Russian influence
Ukraine has introduced sanctions against key Georgian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the global community to take a firmer stance on view of the unfolding events in Georgia, warning that "a lack of principle" could result in the country being lost for decades. President Zelensky announced the sanctions, specifically targeting those "surrendering Georgia to Putin," through his Telegram channel.
"I have just signed a decree that enforces the decision on sanctions. …
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Ukrainian F-16s: a game changer in missile defense
In a recent interview with Sky News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepted and destroyed seven Russian cruise missiles aimed at civilian targets during a mass missile strike by Russian forces.
Analysts from Army Recognition note that the acquisition of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets proved to be a pivotal moment for Ukraine's air power, as these aircraft are equipped with advanced technology and avionics. Famed for their …
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Zelensky highlights strategic importance of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region amid Russian losses and Putin's urgency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical role of Ukrainian Armed Forces stationed in the Kursk region. According to him, these forces are crucial in "defending their Motherland," while Russia reportedly suffers substantial losses on its own territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his military with expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region before Donald Trump's inauguration. During the third International Conference on Food Security, Grain From …
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Zelensky: Ukrainian F-16 pilots counter Russian missile barrage, downing 10 aerial targets
During a coordinated missile strike by Russia on Ukraine on November 17, Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots shot down 10 aerial targets, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Throughout the week, Russian forces launched 140 missiles of various types, over 900 guided aerial bombs, and more than 600 attack drones. Recovery efforts are underway in the Rivne, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, and Odesa regions to address the damage to infrastructure. President Zelensky conveyed that the Russians "once …
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Zelensky highlights recruitment challenges in Ukrainian Armed Forces amid increased mobilization efforts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has clarified that following increased mobilization, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not received hundreds of thousands of new recruits. Citing insufficient conscription, Zelensky emphasized that not enough Ukrainians have been called to duty.
Following the bolstered mobilization efforts in Ukraine, it appears not enough citizens have been drafted to fill the manpower gap at the front lines, said Zelensky in an interview with Ukrainian Radio.
When reminded about …
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Zelensky outlines plan for war's end through diplomacy by 2025
Amid a challenging situation on the front lines, Ukraine is determined to end the war no later than 2025. "From our side, we must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year. Through diplomatic means. This is very important," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the news agency Suspilne on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of "Ukrainian Radio" .
The Ukrainian leader acknowledged the "truly complex" situation on the eastern front. Despite a slow pace, …
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Zelensky reports significant progress in partner weapons deliveries to frontlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-level meeting with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatolii Bargilevich, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
The discussion centered around the frontline situation, particularly focusing on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Kupyansk directions, which have drawn significant attention today.
"There are important shifts regarding support deliveries from partners for the front—we are recording an increase in …